You, Kazuha and the Crux fleet had planned a beach party to celebrate the beginning of summer. A few of your companions from the other nations would also be in attendance, including Navia, the triplets, Kaeya, Alhaitham, Kaveh, and Yelan. Kokomi, Gorou and Ayaka were going to be there too, with a few of the resistance fighters. It was going to be great- surrounded by your friends, enjoying the night and welcoming the new season. You'd spent most of the late morning and early afternoon getting ready, preparing your contribution to the food table that would be set up later.
Your partner had picked out a wonderful outfit for you earlier in the week, and had only showed it to you last night. "Here you are, melody. It's.. a small present that I prepared for you, that you can wear tomorrow." An adorably obvious blush crept into his complexion as he'd handed you the neatly-folded set of clothes. "I hope you'll like it." You'd smiled and kissed his cheek. "I'm sure I'll love it. Thank you so much, Kazu."
You'd said you would love it.
So why were you now sat in front of your mirror, holding yourself as you struggled to look at your reflection? You hadn't realized it until you put it on, but the outfit your partner had so generously gifted you showed your skin so clearly. There was no way you'd be able to cover up all of your scars while wearing it.
For a moment you considered not wearing it at all; that thought was immediately dismantled.
Kazuha would grow worried if you walked out of your room in something else. Not that you had damaged anything, but that you would feel the need to pretend to like the outfit for him.
You were so caught up in worrying that you failed to notice the sound of footsteps in the hallway, or your lover's voice murmuring to himself. "This teapot truly is intriguing.. how does it have the capability to store an entire house in it..?" And you didn't notice until the doorknob twisted and Kazuha stepped inside. "There you are! My love, we should probably- huh?" He stopped as he noticed your expression- fearful and anxious. "Hey, hey.. what's that matter, love? You look so worried." He made his way towards you, sinking to the floor beside you.
As much as you wished you could hold them back, tears began to stream down your face. You unsuccessfully tried to stop them, desperately wiping your eyes with the back of your hand. Looking for some way to comfort you, the wanderer noticed what you were wearing and smiled softly. "Darling, you look-" He stopped again as he realized why you were trying to hold yourself in such a protective manner. Scars were healed all across your body in such a way that even at a glance, Kazuha knew what was happening.
"Oh, love."
He felt a wave of tears well up in his own eyes. But for your sake, he did not let them fall. This wasn't about him right now- your needs were top priority.
"..love? Can I hold you?" His voice was soft. You attempted to take a breath, nodding as you did so. He moved forwards to meet you as you leaned into his embrace. The samurai stroked the back of your head gently, whispering words of comfort. It took a minute or two, but you finally calmed down enough to dry your eyes and pull away. "My songbird... I believe I see what's going on, but.. I'd like to make sure. These..." he gently placed a hand on your skin, "aren't physical battle scars. These were inflicted by your own hand.. right?" A surge of pure, heart-wrenching guilt tore through you. "M- Mhm... I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I..." You sounded like you were pleading, Kazuha thought.
He held your cheek with one hand for a moment, stroking your face gently with his thumb. "Shh, shh, my love. You're safe. No one is mad or upset with you. I promise, I'll stay here as long as you want me to." Your eyes began to overflow with tears once more. "I understand why you don't want to wear what I picked for you now. I don't mind, my sweet melody. I don't want you to feel like this all evening. Please, put your needs before your worries about my feelings." He reassured you.
"You.. you mean it?" Your voice was quiet. He hummed in affirmation, holding one of your hands in both of his and slowly tracing a heart over and over in your palm. "I am so, so sorry this happened to you. You're so strong, my love. I'm so glad you have the confidence to be here with me." The affirmations came in whispers, like they were meant for you, and only you. "You don't deserve this. You truly don't- you know that, right? You should also know I love you. More than I love anything else." He kissed your forehead lightly. "And I'm so sorry you haven't been treated like the treasure you are." He held you in his arms again, allowing you to cry as much as you needed.
Finally catching your breath after a few minutes, you buried your face in the crook of Kazuha's neck. "Thank you." You whispered. "Of course, my love. I hope that one day, when you feel comfortable enough, I can help you ease the burden that weighs like a mountain on your back. But I can see that you're not ready for that," he added as he noticed your expression shift to slightly panicked, "so how about we look for something else for you to wear tonight, hm?"
You agreed, changing into something that you felt more comfortable in. Your lover smiled in his soft way as you exited your room. You slowly walked into his arms and he held you tight. "You are my whole world." He murmured. Wrapping your arms around him in return, you looked into his eyes. "And you're my world, too, y'know." Kazuha looked surprised for a moment. Then his features melted into pure love. Cupping your cheek in his hand, he kissed you with the most care you thought you could ever feel. "How about we set out? The Captain will be expecting us soon." He noted.
"Sure. Let's go talk to Tubby; I should let her know we're setting out." You replied, taking his hand and guiding him towards the door. Tonight would be okay, as long as you had Kazuha with you.
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A/N
Sooooo? What did you think?
I originally wrote this one a while ago in a collection I kept in a notes document, but I thought it would be a good beginning to the actual hurt/comfort stuff.
Stay safe, and I love you all!
-Enby
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Genshin x (Youkai) Reader Hurt & Angst/Comfort and Fluff
General Fiction-I require an outlet for the part of me that craves despair and then do my best to comfort that despair, then sometimes I write little fluffy guys as a treat :) -Most of the content here is x Reader, but once in a blue moon I write for ships I like ...
